Chadwick Nott
Agricultural Lawyer - Exeter
Agricultural Lawyer - Exeter at Chadwick Nott, based in Devon, paying £40,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £40,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Devon
- Closing date
- Sector
- Solicitor
38% below the typical rate for solicitor
Reference HSJ921956928_1793096848
About the role
Agricultural Lawyer
Location: Exeter
A fantastic opportunity has opened for an Agricultural Lawyer to join a well-established, multi-office practice with a strong reputation across the Westcountry. This is the perfect role for someone with existing agricultural law experience who wants to work with a diverse client base and enjoy genuine career progression.
The role
You'll be part of a thriving team, advising a wide range of clients including farmers, landowners, rural businesses, and estates. Your work will cover:
- Rural and agricultural property transactions
- Farm sales and purchases, transfers of equity, and succession planning
- Agricultural tenancies and property rights
- Land development, diversification, and commercial projects
- Building strong client and referrer relationships through networking and promotion
About you
Applications are welcome from Solicitors, Legal Executives, and experienced Practitioners. The ideal candidate will:
- Have 2-5 years' PQE in agricultural or rural property matters, or equivalent experience running their own caseload
- Be confident working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Demonstrate strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent client care
- Show enthusiasm for building relationships
Applications are also encouraged from candidates who may not meet every requirement but can demonstrate strong potential and a genuine passion for agricultural law.
In return
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Clear career progression opportunities
- A supportive, approachable team culture
- The chance to work with a respected practice that has deep roots across the Westcountry
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Reference: HSJ921956928_1793096848 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 24 Nov 2026 · Listed via Chadwick Nott
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